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Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 90145

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the EU on the movement of veterinary medicines between Great Britain and Northern Ireland after 1 January 2026; and when she plans to communicate relevant decisions to veterinary practices.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government continues to engage with the EU on a range of issues relating to the Windsor Framework, including veterinary medicines.

We continue to engage extensively with industry including veterinary bodies and other veterinary experts and will use this information to inform and calibrate the guidance and measures we are taking.

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